The coach, who is the first local since Stan Tshosane to lead the team on permanent basis, included 36-year-old Township Rollers full back Tshepo Motlhabankwe who last played for the Zebras in 2013. The list also includes 32-year-old Maano Ditshupo, Edwin Olerile and Jerome Ramatlhakwana who were part of the 2012 history making squad.
Speaking at a press briefing in Gaborone yesterday, Bright said his technical team had to turn to the old guard as the majority lacked international experience. “When we came in, we found out that most of the players who were in the squad were development players and we cannot develop at the senior national team level.” “We also observed that the team was inexperienced as it was evident as in the past two or three years they have failed to qualify for any major tournament. We never achieved anything with these young boys. We are not foreigners, we are locals and we know our players. We know a certain player looking at their experience and what they can offer for the team,” Bright explained his selection criteria.
